Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 9:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Star Stevenson arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required - 1 Year inspection and met with licensee Pamela Lopez Fox

At approximately 9:50 AM LPA toured the facility; all exits were unobstructed. LPA observed 8 clients participating in activities. There were 4 staff, including the Director, on site at the time of inspection. Different Strokes is currently providing in-person services Monday - Friday, and providing alternative services for other clients as needed.

Cleaning supplies and disinfectants were observed locked and inaccessible. LPA observed soap & paper towels available in bathrooms. The facility does not handle client cash resources and does not administer medication. Water was tested and was within regulation of 105 - 120 degrees F.

Different Strokes has activities including: arts/craft, music, animal therapy, television, books, games, patio with sun and shade, basketball hoop, independent living and life skills, advocacy and helps participants with day trips. Different Strokes makes day trips to clean local parks in the adopt-a-street and adopt-a-park program.

Different Strokes is vendorized as a Behavior Management Program with staffing ratio of one (1) to three (3) in house and one (1) to two (2) in community outings.

LPA reviewed facility files: 5 of 5 staff files reviewed were complete and included current CPR/first aid certification. 5 of 5 client files reviewed were complete. Fire extinguisher was fully charged and serviced 12/04/2024. Last fire drill was conducted on 03/11/2025. Hardwired smoke detectors we inspected by outside vendor on 01/08/2025